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Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Pundits see SMEs facing tough times
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to face increased challenges due to renegotiations concerning the US's reciprocal tariffs, potentially resulting in further closures, according to two research houses.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
Banks mull novel debt ratio rule
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2019
» Commercial banks are expected to finalise a single standard for debt service ratio (DSR) in the first half of this year, as required by the Bank of Thailand, as a tool for controlling risk and reducing the household debt that is at a stubbornly high level.
KTB investing in long-term IT for new income sources
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2018
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) says its planned IT investment budget of 12 billion baht next year will take a bite out of net profit in the short run but should set a path for the bank to generate new income sources to sustain profitability over the long term.